The Governance and Briefing Lead coordinates governance, stakeholder engagement, and briefing activity for HM Coastguard’s Command and Control Programme. The role supports senior decision-making by producing high-quality papers, submissions, correspondence, and reports while maintaining effective governance arrangements. The postholder works closely with programme leads, senior stakeholders, Private Office, communications colleagues, and external partners to ensure effective oversight and delivery. This position helps strengthen programme assurance and decision-making within a vital emergency service operational arm.

What they're looking for

• Strong written skills for drafting correspondence and briefings
• Experience of engaging with programme governance structures
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet changing demands
• Experience in influencing and engaging senior stakeholders
• Working in a fast-paced or pressured environment

Qualifications

• Passport for international travel

Nationality requirements

Open to UK, Irish, Commonwealth, EU, EUSS, and Turkish nationals with the right to work in the UK.

Selection process

Sift takes place on 16/10/2026. Interviews will take place on 27/10/2026 via Microsoft Teams.

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